European SME Week

European SME Week

The European SME Week is a pan-European campaign that aims to promote entrepreneurship in Europe. It helps existing entrepreneurs find information on available support and tries to encourage more people to set up their own businesses. Coordinated by the European Commission, this campaign consists of events throughout the whole year. The main event of the European SME Week is organised every autumn together with the SME Assembly and the European Enterprise Promotion Awards Ceremony.

Main objectives of the SME Week

to inform entrepreneurs about support available at EU, national, regional, and local level

to encourage more people to become entrepreneurs

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Who can get involved?

existing and potential entrepreneurs

young people

business organisations and business support providers

public authorities, educational institutions

How does it work?

The European SME Week gives a chance to organisations providing business support services to promote them to entrepreneurs in Europe. Organisations can benefit from the branding and the promotion of their events through a central website located on the Europa website.

Events will be held across the 37 participating countries with a majority of European and international events taking place in Brussels.

How to take part?

Supporting documents

The Secrets of Success 2016-17: Inspiring a New Generation of Entrepreneurs brochure brings stories of entrepreneurs who come from a broad range of sectors and backgrounds. See the Secrets of Success 2016-17 brochure and get inspired!